{"title":"The ecological approach to interface design: applying the abstraction hierarchy to intentional domains","authors":"William B. L. Wong, P. Sallis, D. O’Hare","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732208","url":null,"abstract":"The ecological approach has traditionally been used for analysing process control type, physically coupled causal system domains to identify structural associations between the physical components of a system and the abstract functions of the system. Systems are then designed to represent the system's structural links as optical invariants in configural displays (J. Rasmussen, 1986; K.J. Vicente and J. Rasmussen, 1992; J.P. Hansen, 1995). Systems designed through this approach have been found to improve user diagnostic and response ability, e.g. W.S. Pawlak and K.J. Vicente (1996). Whilst it has been found to be useful in causal systems domains, it is not clear how applicable the ecological approach is to designing interfaces to support decision making in human activity based intentional systems domains. The paper is an exploration of the usefulness of the ecological approach in intentional domains.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121544320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Supporting cognitive work analysis with the Work Domain Analysis Workbench (WDAW)","authors":"Walter Skilton, S. Cameron, P. Sanderson","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732223","url":null,"abstract":"Conceptual development in a new area of investigation can be slowed by the absence of appropriate instruments, or speeded by their presence. In this paper we argue that supporting software tools are needed if cognitive work analysis (CWA) is to come a viable approach to the design of interactive systems and interfaces. We present work in progress on the Work Domain Analysis Workbench (WDAW) and discuss conceptual issues that have emerged during development. WDAW is designed to support work domain analysis which provides the foundation for CWA.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125439897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An approach to automatic layout of dynamic windows","authors":"N. Trivedi, J. Millar, W. Lai","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732235","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a unique method, called SPORDAC (Shadow Propagation for Overlap Removal and Display Area Compaction), for overlap-free automatic layout of windows depending upon the user interaction. The SPORDAC algorithm is integrated with the simulated annealing algorithm for improving display area utilisation.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127039314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Variables which affect the ability to cope with changes in IT","authors":"L. A. Solberg","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732227","url":null,"abstract":"A survey was carried out in five companies in Norway. The results indicated that age, computer anxiety and locus of control have significant effect on the employees' ability to cope with IT changes, but these variables only explain 3% to 5% of the variation in coping. When the quality of IT and training and the amount of involvement were included, the variables explained 11% to 19% of the variation. This leads to the conclusion that it is important also to look at variables other than individual differences when evaluating the ability to cope with changes in IT.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132023640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cognitive aging and human computer interface design","authors":"D. Hawthorn","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732224","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims to provide an introduction for HCI researchers to findings on cognitive aging relevant to interface design. The paper begins with a brief examination of the relevance of studying cognitive aging in relation to design issues. The paper next reviews evidence, mainly from the psychological literature on aging, on age-related changes to memory, learning, attention and intelligence. These effects are examined in relation to their possible relevance to interface design. The paper concludes by considering possible directions for future research.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121282542","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Designing the client user interface for a methodology independent OO CASE tool","authors":"C. Phillips, S. Adams, D. Page, D. Mehandjiska","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732202","url":null,"abstract":"MOOT (Meta Object Oriented Tool) is an intelligent methodology independent customisable OO CASE tool. One of the major goals of MOOT is to provide flexible support for the description of the semantics and notations of arbitrary methodologies. This is provided through the employment of two distinct specification languages. The paper describes the design of the client user interface for MOOT. Both functional and non-functional requirements of the interface are defined, and design issues relating to the look and feel of the interface are discussed. Details of an instantiation for the Coad and Yourdon OOA/OOD methodology are presented and discussed (P. Coad and E. Yourdon, 1991).","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116651657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The pros and cons of using FACET for analysing qualitative data","authors":"E. Kemp, D. Gray","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732216","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the FACET approach to analysing qualitative data for the purposes of interface evaluation is described. The reliability and validity issues that arise from basing an interface evaluation on qualitative data are discussed. The practicability of carrying out an interface evaluation using FACET is then considered with particular reference to the cost, time and expertise required.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"101 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117206941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Meeting customer needs using participatory techniques","authors":"C. Wood","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732236","url":null,"abstract":"I have used participatory design techniques on a number of projects, including the design of a GUI for a group meeting support system and the design of a multimodal information management tool. This technique has been used to scope functionality, produce a project plan, design the system, create and usability-test the user documentation, and facilitate best-practice principles in code review and software engineering. Using participatory methods has also facilitated team development and cohesion in a team that is geographically dispersed and consists of members from diverse backgrounds.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122196829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychophysical aging and human computer interface design","authors":"D. Hawthorn","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732225","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims to provide an introduction for HCI researchers to findings on physical aging relevant to interface design. The paper begins with a brief examination of the relevance of studying physical aging in relation to design issues. The paper then examines some of the caveats which need to be considered in examining the evidence on aging. It reviews evidence, mainly from the psychological literature on aging, on age-related changes to vision, speech, hearing and motor activity. These effects are examined in relation to their possible relevance to interface design. The paper concludes by considering possible directions for future research.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128341063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teamwork constructs in architectural design","authors":"B. Dave","doi":"10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OZCHI.1998.732194","url":null,"abstract":"Architectural design is fundamentally collaborative in nature due to the large number and diversity of participants that are involved in most design projects. Using architectural design as the domain of interest, the paper motivates the need for articulating concepts at an appropriate degree of detail for developing future CSCW systems. The paper draws upon the studies of the architectural practice and empirical observations of students to propose a set of constructs that characterize design teams. These constructs, termed PRATOE, include projects, roles, actions, tools, outcomes and work environments.","PeriodicalId":322019,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1998 Australasian Computer Human Interaction Conference. OzCHI'98 (Cat. No.98EX234)","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130778982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}